Get a grip

[Cousin of Daicos]

Yep. 100% agree with all of this. Nothing but a big fat troll on Friday night by MM. Was actually quite funnny. Best moment was Swanny on Hawkins

I dunno, Reid on Menzel was pretty lolworthy.

 

[rhys_22]

yeah like i said the people i was with were laughing saying this must be a joke. And the lack of intensity after the 2nd quarter.They weren't worried at all,just laughing at how everyone was out of position and how obvious it was about what was going on.

 

[volcboy]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

Mick's laughing and joking after the game...Swanny says the only disappointing thing is it wasn't 100 points...Ball says cue was put in the rack after half time...I saw many occasions where Pendles and Swan did not contest marks, they just walked up and stood on the mark...our injuries are basically bruises...and what does the media focus on- the negativity. I could not get one person, including Geelong supporters to give me better than 1.95 for us for the flag...lol...I reminded them all how bad we are according to the rest of the world BUT we are still odds on favorites. The same media will sell so many papers and have huge ratings because of our October victory this year. The media have been desperate to create challengers for us this year...after next week they will forget about us and be talking about why Ratten should be sacked as coach after another finals loss lol

I saw that quote by Swan (along with some by Cloke and Ball) on Sunday TV and was a little surprised, as their attitude came across as quite arrogant and dismissive. While confidence is a good thing, do you think that these sort of comments in that tone could give some extra fire to the Geelong players should we meet again in the finals?

BTW, I don't hold a lot of store in the result Friday, apart from the fact that we needed to play a bit better than the previous couple of matches and did so.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

I saw that quote by Swan (along with some by Cloke and Ball) on Sunday TV and was a little surprised, as their attitude came across as quite arrogant and dismissive. While confidence is a good thing, do you think that these sort of comments in that tone could give some extra fire to the Geelong players should we meet again in the finals?

BTW, I don't hold a lot of store in the result Friday, apart from the fact that we needed to play a bit better than the previous couple of matches and did so.

Is that for real?

Anyone got links? Because that would be pretty funny if true. I mean, I know we tanked that game, but to hear the players confirm it and be so blase about it would be unheard of.

They'd normally keep that shit internally.

 

[Histrionics]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

I saw that quote by Swan (along with some by Cloke and Ball) on Sunday TV and was a little surprised, as their attitude came across as quite arrogant and dismissive. While confidence is a good thing, do you think that these sort of comments in that tone could give some extra fire to the Geelong players should we meet again in the finals?

Did you actually see the footage? or just hear that's what Swan said.

There was no arrogance about his comments at all. The reporter asked him if he was dissapointed. What a stupid ****ing question, of course Swan is going to be a smartarse with his answer.

 

[SkylerZX]

c'mon seriously is there any need too look to much into the loss?

after what 15 straight wins it was long overdue
next week we regain AA defenders! shaw, maxwell and davis which puts our structure back into place perfectly

we lost in the last round last year and look what happened
regardless of it being a belting no point injuring ourself.

we are the team too beat at the whole competition is aware of that.

dont look too far into it we are quite fine with the loss as a matter of fact we are better off with it then in 3-4 weeks times

c'mon pies!

While I don't exactly agree with what you're saying, I do think some people are over reacting to the loss. I don't think the result has ended your season like some morons are claiming, but its not exactly beneficial either.

That said, I don't think the loss should be written off. No team, as good as you are and for whatever strategic reason, wants to lose to their main competitor heading into the finals. Yes, the quality of players coming back in is superb, but its not like they're in hot form... there are undeniable question marks about how they will play.

The loss last year in round 24 is irrelevant and shouldn't even be used as a comparison. Losing by a kick and losing by 95 odd points is completely different.

The negative to come out of that match, IMO, is the aura of invincibility that Collingwood carried has somewhat diminished coming into their first finals game. WCE will be full of confidence and believing they can win.

There is no possible way to judge finals form until after the first week though, and all the doubters of Collingwood could (and probably will) be made to look stupid. If the Pies were to come out and play like they have been all year, then they'll be back on track as solid favourites, and rightly so. But if they were to put up the same performance again...

 

[dubber]

While I don't exactly agree with what you're saying, I do think some people are over reacting to the loss. I don't think the result has ended your season like some morons are claiming, but its not exactly beneficial either.

That said, I don't think the loss should be written off. No team, as good as you are and for whatever strategic reason, wants to lose to their main competitor heading into the finals. Yes, the quality of players coming back in is superb, but its not like they're in hot form... there are undeniable question marks about how they will play.

The loss last year in round 24 is irrelevant and shouldn't even be used as a comparison. Losing by a kick and losing by 95 odd points is completely different.

The negative to come out of that match, IMO, is the aura of invincibility that Collingwood carried has somewhat diminished coming into their first finals game. WCE will be full of confidence and believing they can win.

There is no possible way to judge finals form until after the first week though, and all the doubters of Collingwood could (and probably will) be made to look stupid. If the Pies were to come out and play like they have been all year, then they'll be back on track as solid favourites, and rightly so. But if they were to put up the same performance again...

No one on bigfooty will know how the players and the inner sanctum of the club are feeling this week. I sense that Mick and his coaches were clam and did not panic by what was happening during the game.
Not saying it was part of a grand plan to lose by that much but at the same time i don't think Mick & crew are in panic mode yet.

The thing people tend to forget is how competitive Geelong are, as a playing group they hate to lose so if you give them an easy out they normally demolish teams.

I predict that the Collingwood team on Saturday will be vastly different in intensity to what we witnessed on Friday.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

I predict that the Collingwood team on Saturday will be vastly different in intensity to what we witnessed on Friday.

One of the safer predictions anyone has made on this forum.

That game was nothing more than 'move along, nothing to see here' material.

 

[dubber]

One of the safer predictions anyone has made on this forum.

That game was nothing more than 'move along, nothing to see here' material.

Yes exactly that's why i was able to sit through the whole game, normally i turn the TV off and go for a walk to find something to kick.

 

[upnsmoke]

I still think Cats will trouble Magpies somewhat... unless Magpies do a 2010 and TAKE them out of the game EARLY to crush their morals and let them panic play trying to catch up....

You let Cats play according to their PLAN and STRUCTURE then they will ALWAYS beat you.


Malthouse's BIGGEST pet peeve with the current Magpies team is that... they are COMPLACENT or becomming one.

Not losing a game since Round 8 and players getting anxious and "BORED" until finals is a sign of mental instability, these guys are indeed young and won the flag at an even younger age.

I'm hoping come finals time, ALL players are back to "cold hearted killer" mode with no remorse.... because if not, the same thing will happen against a good side.

Anyone remember that 8 goal term from Bombers?... Pies didnt wake up until they were down 30 points and when Bombers had injuries. Cant have that against the Hawks, Eagles, Cats or even any of the top 8 teams.

I've already stated my thoughts on Round 24 and my concerns on the Cats strategy being effective against the Pies (after 2 games)...
Someone mentioned giving confidence to other teams can hurt the pies... well no doubt there.
But it can ALSO work to the Pies favour.... No Doubt Worsfold and his coaching staff at this time will be watching Round 8 and Round 24 Pies games and the Eagles game in Round 10? or was it 11?

And will be looking at what worked and what didnt.

Now, if Malthouse really did develop a counter to Cat's tactics and didnt want to show it in Round 24.... then the Eagles are ***** this coming Saturday.

And then if Pies are lucky enough to make the GF or PF to meet Cats.... Cats will use their Round 8 and Round 24 matches... as reference to beat the Pies... afterall it has worked... if the Malthouse did "fix" this tactic against the Pies, then the Cats are also *****. Because only game they can judge Pies is on their games against each other and the last Pies game... Not "exposing" Cats to the Press in Round 24, is either a GENIUS move or an IDIOT move from Malthouse and the coaching staff.... here's hoping its the former.

 

[volcboy]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

Is that for real?

Anyone got links? Because that would be pretty funny if true. I mean, I know we tanked that game, but to hear the players confirm it and be so blase about it would be unheard of.

They'd normally keep that shit internally.

I saw it on Ch 7 Gameday - some reporter standing outside the Lexus Center (?) thrusting a mike under the nose of Collingwood players as they entered. Seemed off the cuff, but surprised me a bit when he came out with it - I also would prefer if players from my side didn't give the opposition any mental ammunition going into the finals.

 

[MagpieJoel]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

I saw it on Ch 7 Gameday - some reporter standing outside the Lexus Center (?) thrusting a mike under the nose of Collingwood players as they entered. Seemed off the cuff, but surprised me a bit when he came out with it - I also would prefer if players from my side didn't give the opposition any mental ammunition going into the finals.

Swan is one of the most sarcastic blokes going around. Read nothing into it.

 

[Dan3490]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

Only time will tell

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

There seems to be a lot of complacency and outright arrogance on this board.

I have no doubt that we took the game a little easy and the result would not have been anything like it was had of our intensity been 100%. I am not suggesting we would have won, however the game would have been much closer.

Allowing Geelong to destroy us like they did and in every facet of the game mind you, will only fuel their confidence. It doesn't matter that on our day we can beat them, as now they have incredible belief regardless.

Assuming we did take the piss, it shows some real disrespect to a quality side like Geelong. If it was Carlton, I could understand. Make no mistake that Friday nights result has only benefited Geelong.

Despite all of the above, we are the team to beat and it will take a mighty effort to knock us off.

Agree with your post in that the manner of the win will give Geelong huge self belief against you guys. However I also believe Mick will use this as a wake up call and it will also benefit you guys. FWIW I still think you have extra gears and will be very hard to stop when the real stuff starts.

 

[danielnajdek]

Gerald going stupid over West Coast on On The Couch right now

He desperately wants us to lose.Oh and his love affair with Nic Nat is becoming sick worthy

 

[magpielicious]

Seriously guys, Mick MAlthouse is TROLLING you all.

Anyone, and I mean ANYONE with functioning eyes, that is even remotely aware of how he has coached, and how Collingwood have played for the last few years would know we tanked the shit out of that match.

Do I have to post it all again: ok I will.

- Sinclair loose man in defence
- Toovey loose man in defence
- Leigh Brown full back BEFORE Tarrant went off
- Collingwood constantly trying to go through the middle
- Pendlebury going off for TEN minute spells (lol)
- Malthouse allowing 2 loose Geelong defenders in Collingwood forward line.

I mean COME ON!!!!

On the night, I actually said at half time that it looked like Collingwood saw
they were up at quarter time after playing like shit and said: "Uhhh guys, we're up after Mick told us to make sure we don't hurt ourselves, what do we do?"

So they basically just started trying out training drills from during the week.
Seriously, I'm the biggest pessimist on here and even I was laughing at how obvious they were being on Friday.

You must have been laughing as much as Me !!!
Really cannot understand how there are so many gullible people out there.

 

[magpielicious]

Gerald going stupid over West Coast on On The Couch right now

He desperately wants us to lose.Oh and his love affair with Nic Nat is becoming sick worthy

Walls and Darcy were practically wanking over "how Collingwood are in trouble" BUT will still beat Eagles comfortably !!!

 

[mattys123]

Gerald going stupid over West Coast on On The Couch right now

He desperately wants us to lose.Oh and his love affair with Nic Nat is becoming sick worthy

I laughed at that show tonight, they were talking about Jolly and how he is really struggling (Roos was the only one who didn't say anything negative) and then as "proof" to back it up they showed the stats from the last time we played the Eagles.

One problem, JOLLY DIDN'T PLAY THAT DAY.

 

[danielnajdek]

Well we still got Caro to have her say yet.

Can't wait to see what wisdom she comes up with tonight

 

[Greening Magic]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

I saw it on Ch 7 Gameday - some reporter standing outside the Lexus Center (?) thrusting a mike under the nose of Collingwood players as they entered. Seemed off the cuff, but surprised me a bit when he came out with it - I also would prefer if players from my side didn't give the opposition any mental ammunition going into the finals.

Shouldn't be a surprise coming from Swan.

When asked about Daisy signing on for 2 years his reply was, "Great for the club and supporters, not so great for the playing group".

This on top of his tweets about drug testing at 6am.

Swanny simply isn't the most serious of men and personally I like it, others may not.

 

[eddiebankbalance]

Re: Memo to Media and Negative Pies supporters

If MM rested 8 players going into last Fridays game, do you think Geelong would've done the same? Probably!
So the Pies gave a bit in the first, realised the Cats came to play with high intensity, then the Pies went easy, fresh legs for the 1st final - woohoo.

 

[Didak Wine]

I am that confident, I can't fathom the possibility of us losing the premiership. Friday night proved we are focussed on the flag more than ever. After daisy was suspended, the message must have been "no stupidity" this week. Our game plan is superior to the cats. Nuf said. The eagles demolition of them in the sec qtr in subi, using our game plan that is, they had no answer for. 100% the flag is ours.

 

[Pie eyed]

I still have not seen the game. Took the family down the coast for fathers day.
I think the Collingwood FC did the same mentally.

 

[Kirby]

I still have not seen the game. Took the family down the coast for fathers day.
I think the Collingwood FC did the same mentally.

Good move!

(and I wouldn't tempted to have a look either, unless you enjoy being punched in the balls)

 

[Pie eyed]

Good move!

(and I wouldn't tempted to have a look either, unless you enjoy being punched in the balls)

I'm downloading it now from AFL.com.
Have every game for the past 5 years on HDD.
Needless to sayit may not get too many watches though.